Step 2: Shop for Clothing From a Thrift Store

This is the fun part! Once you’ve chosen a theme it’s time to go shopping.

You’ll be able to tell about how many quilt squares you’ll get from one article of clothing. But we recommend buying a little bit more than you think you’ll need just in case you need a few extra quilt squares.

Pro Tip!

It’s a good idea to select pieces of clothing that have similar care instructions. Choose fabrics that can all be washed and dried according to your preferences so you don’t encounter any unforeseen shrinking or stretching.

Step 3: Construct the Quilt Top

Once your thrift store clothing has been washed you’ll take each piece and cut as many equally sized squares from each piece as you can.

When the squares have all been cut lay them out in the pattern that you’d like your quilt.

Use a sewing machine and a straight stitch to sew the squares together. Keeping the right sides of the squares together begin to sew each row. Once all your rows have been sewn, combine your rows by keeping right sides together.

Step 4: Quilting

A Quilt Top: The decorative, front piece of the quilt. This is what you’re thrift store clothing will make.

Batting: A flat sheet of stuffing that goes in between the quilt top and back. This gives thickness and warmth to the quilt.

A Quilt Back: Usually a solid piece of fabric that matches the quilt top. We recommend using a flat sheet and cutting it to size. It’s a cost-effective way to purchase a large piece of fabric. You’ll also avoid seams in your quilt back.

You’ll want to layer each piece one on top of the other and then pin them securely into place. Once they’re pinned together you can sew or quilt the pieces together by hand or use a sewing machine.

A basic quilt stitch goes around each quilt square to secure it in place.

Step 5: Binding

Now that your quilt front, batting, and quilt back have been quilted together you’ll need to finish the outside edge of the quilt. This is called binding.

There are various binding techniques and patterns. For this project, we recommend using a blanket binding in a color that matches your thrift store finds.

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